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High Point's Voices Discovered
Ready to hear from the voices of the people transforming the city of High Point, North Carolina? Then you’ve come to the right place! Introducing, High Point’s Voices Discovered, a podcast presented by High Point Discovered and The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation. Join co-hosts, Hannah Ray and Joe Blosser, as they meet and share stories with the leaders, movers, shakers, and changemakers making the city of High Point better and brighter for all!
Episodes
High Point's Voices DiscoveredA Memory, An Experience, An Art Form: Salt & Pepper Indian Cuisine
“Food is a gateway to know about different people.” That’s how Eibaad Ahmed describes the heart of Salt & Pepper Indian Cuisine in High Point. Owner Muhammad…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredA Tradition Full of Flavor: HP Taco Shop
David Romero grew up around his grandmother’s restaurant in Guerrero, Mexico. Now he’s bringing those flavors to High Point, with handmade tortillas, al pastor…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredFrom Spotlights to Sewing Machines: High Point Fashion Week
High Point is known around the world for furniture design, and its fashion scene is growing too! We talked with High Point Fashion Week co-founders Geovanni…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredShaping Community Creativity: Molten Makerspace
It all started with one torch. Today, Dara Alper and Morgan Mattern's Molten Makerspace is a creative hub in High Point where you can blow glass, try laser…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredAn Essential Part of a Healthy Life: Helpful Hands Massage
Life doesn't slow down often — but Karen Curren has built a High Point space where it can. Since 2002, Helpful Hands Massage has been helping our neighbors…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredBeyond the Books: The High Point Public Library Sensory Garden
High Point Public Library's new Sensory Garden officially opened last spring — a 7,000-square-foot accessible space designed to serve visitors of all ages and…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredA Canvas for the Community: Studio 136
What does it take to build a creative economy in a mid-sized city? Sometimes, it starts with one teacher deciding the gap she kept seeing was hers to fill…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredGrilling Up Gratitude: Dawn's Cafe
For 26 years, Dawn's Cafe on Baker Road has opened its doors at 4 A.M. to serve High Point's early risers — police officers, firefighters, city workers, and…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredCommunity & University Camaraderie: Lyndsey Ayers
For Lyndsey Ayers, High Point has always been home. As a proud T. W. Andrews High School graduate, Lyndsey has fond memories of her years growing up in High…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredHis & Hers Success: Chase & Leah Hazelwood
Meet Chase & Leah Hazelwood — the power couple behind the "Go-Forth Galaxy." It started with two lifeguards in 2002, both determined, both driven, both…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredA Sweet Taste of Town: Miso's Ice Cream
When life hands you a pandemic two days after your grand opening... you build an ice cream cart and bring the joy to people's front yards! That's exactly what…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredDiving Deep: High Point Swim Club
Tucked on Whitehall Street is a pool that's been changing lives since 1962! High Point Swim Club started with a handful of competitive swimmers and grew into…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredThe Uncle Sam Jam: Celebrating the Fourth of July in High Point
This July 4th, America celebrates 250 years — and High Point has been practicing for decades. The Uncle Sam Jam at Oak Hollow Lake has been a community…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredRolling into Wonder: HPU's Mobile Science Lab
What does it mean for a university to truly invest in its community? At High Point University, one answer rolls on four wheels. The HPU Mobile Lab has been…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredPutting High Point Center Stage: Dana East
What do you get when you combine decades of large-scale event experience with a deep love for your community? You get Dana East, Director of Events Strategy…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredA Recipe for Second Chances: Smash & Sizzle
The best burgers in High Point come with something extra — a story worth savoring. Chef Vanessa Lanier and her staff at Smash & Sizzle aren't just serving up…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredFinding Belonging in Every Breath: Pure Light Yoga
Before yoga was part of our mainstream exercise culture, Carol Ann Baker was healing her back and neck through personal practice, using yoga books, with no…
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Ep. 12 - The Greater HP Food Alliance & Growing High Point
Mini Series: All-America City From #1 in the nation for food insecurity to now operating a multi-functional food alliance to meet food insecurity needs, High…
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Ep. 11 - Thrive High Point 2.0
Mini Series: All-America City When it comes to entrepreneurship, Business High Point Chamber of Commerce knows that it takes more than just passion and a good…
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Ep. 10 - The City of High Point
Mini Series: All-America City In 2024, the City of High Point received the designation of an All-America City by the National Civic League – an honor bestowed…
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Ep. 9 - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point
In this episode of High Point's Voices Discovered, we delve into the transformative impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point. Despite the…
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Ep. 8 - Community Clinic of High Point
Episode 8: Community Clinic of High Point We all know how complex the medical world and healthcare can be. For many folks in our communities, the work…
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Ep. 7 - Carolina Core FC Academy
Episode 7: Carolina Core FC Academy In the upcoming episode of High Point's Voices Discovered podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Leah Hazelwood, Chair of the…
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Ep. 6 - Family Service of the Piedmont
Episode 6: Family Service of the Piedmont It’s no question that our mental health is important. In fact, more than ever, folks are realizing how important a…
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Ep. 5 - Open Door Ministries
Episode 5: Open Door Ministries When it comes to meeting needs of food and housing security in High Point, Open Door Ministries is transforming lives, from…
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Ep. 4 - D-UP, Inc.
Episode 4: D-UP Since 2007, D-UP has been bringing basketball fundamentals and skills to children to teach life skills, nutrition, fitness, self-confidence…
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Ep. 3 - The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards
Strong cities are built in communities with a strong arts presence – that’s why The Art Gallery at Congdon Yards (TAG) makes it its mission to bring art…
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Ep. 2 - Business High Point
Episode 2: Business High Point It’s no secret that business is booming in High Point, N.C.! And at the heart of that boom is Business High Point – Chamber of…
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Ep. 1 - High Point Discovered
We're discovering the original "discoverers" who set out to make the name of High Point famous! On today’s episode, we sat down to talk to the ladies behind…
High Point's Voices DiscoveredEp. 0 - Welcome to High Point's Voices Discovered
Ready to hear from the voices of the people transforming the city of High Point, North Carolina? Then you’ve come to the right place! Introducing, High Point’s…